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Mason City Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 973 students in Mason City, IA, 22% of all K-12 students in Mason City, IA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mason City, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mason City Private Schools (2026-27)

Newman Catholic School Photo
Newman Catholic School
Gr: K-12 | 628 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
2445 19th St Sw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6939
(1)
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Map of Newman Catholic Elementary School
Newman Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-5 | 271 students
Catholic
2000 S Mckinley Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-3101
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North Iowa Christian School Photo
North Iowa Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
680 6th St SE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-6440
(4)
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Mason City, IA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
973
Students
-12.4% (-138 students) 10-yr
$11,000
Avg. Tuition
+252.6% (+$7,880) 7-yr
26
Avg. Class Size
+160.0% (+16 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mason City)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
973 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025324217179
2024324212172
2023345192174
2022323203185
2021323201180
2020323196171
2019325199175
2018352197172
2017372195180
2016372194178
2015370188167
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% Students of Color
10%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202510%16%34%
202410%16%34%
20238%17%33%
20229%15%33%
20219%16%32%
20209%15%32%
20199%14%31%
20188%15%31%
201710%13%32%
201610%13%32%
201510%12%32%
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0.37
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.370.470.65
20240.370.470.65
20230.330.500.65
20220.250.470.64
20210.250.470.64
20200.250.470.64
20190.250.460.63
20180.210.450.63
20170.340.390.61
20160.340.390.61
20150.330.390.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
33 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%7%9%
20233%6%9%
20224%6%8%
20214%6%9%
20204%6%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
27 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
766 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
79%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202579%70%52%
202479%71%52%
202381%68%52%
202286%71%54%
202186%70%54%
202086%71%54%
201987%72%56%
201889%72%56%
201780%77%58%
201680%76%58%
201581%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
123 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
13%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202513%18%26%
202413%17%26%
202311%20%25%
20225%18%25%
20215%18%25%
20205%18%24%
20195%18%24%
20183%18%23%
201712%15%22%
201612%16%22%
201512%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202550%40%55%
202450%41%54%
202350%41%54%
202250%41%54%
202150%42%54%
202050%42%54%
201950%42%53%
201850%39%53%
201740%36%53%
201640%38%52%
201540%39%52%
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Average Class Size
26 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025261615
2024221615
2023221515
2022221615
2021221615
2020221615
2019221615
2018221615
201751515
201651515
2015101515
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257913
20247912
20237811
20227911
20217911
20207911
20197811
20187711
20177710
20167710
20157710
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2018-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242425
2019242425
2018242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$11,000$9,791$15,012
2018$3,120$5,153$11,017
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202535%37%34%
202435%38%34%
202335%38%34%
202235%38%33%
202135%38%33%
202035%36%32%
201935%36%31%
201835%37%30%
201735%35%30%
201635%34%29%
201535%33%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMason City, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$1,200$2,769$7,073
2024$1,200$2,727$6,930
2023$1,200$3,038$6,469
2022$1,200$2,364$6,289
2021$1,200$2,185$6,055
2020$1,200$2,161$5,921
2019$1,200$2,028$5,795
2018$1,200$1,968$5,456
2017$1,200$1,243$5,319
2016$1,200$1,160$5,105
2015$1,200$992$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mason City, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Mason City, IA is Newman Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Mason City?
3 private schools are located in Mason City.
What percentage of students in Mason City go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Mason City are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mason City?
100% of private schools in Mason City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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